The Women's Health Program contracts with the Attorney General's Sexual Assault Task Force, which administers Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) Program funding to local organizations working to prevent sexual violence in Oregon.

The Task Force recently released a Request for Applications for the RPE grant period of November 1, 2010 - October 31, 2012. Letters of intent to apply are due May 17, 2010. Full proposals are due July 30, 2010.

Eligible organizations include: private, nonprofit organizations, public or local governmental agencies (including college and university campuses), and local health departments. Proposed programs must focus on the primary prevention of sexual violence.

Material presented at the April 2010 information sessions is available at:
www.oregon.gov/dhs/ph/wh/docs/2010-2012-rpe-funding.pdf

Q & A available at: www.oregon.gov/dhs/ph/wh/docs/2010-2012-RPE-RFA-QA.pdf